Description
Indulge in these delightful cannoli cookies that combine the rich flavors of creamy ricotta, chocolate chips, and a hint of orange zest, delivering a perfect balance of texture and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, softened butter, and sugar. Beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Add Chocolate and Zest: Fold in the chocolate chips and orange zest.
- Scoop and Bake: Place dough onto a lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Cooling Time: Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature butter and make sure to not overmix the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cannoli cookies, Italian dessert, cookie recipe, ricotta cookies